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Can i take an antihistamine and a decongestant at the same time?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Many allergy medications already combine an antihistamine with a decongestant. These include Claritin (loratadine) d, Allegra d, zyrtec d, etc. The d stands for decongestant.

Dr Sussmane Stubbs agreed

Answered 9/12/2017

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